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21 Years Gone: The Autobiography
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21 Years Gone
Review date: 2008-01-26 Rating: 8 out of 10
'21 Years Gone' is a surprisingly good read. Jack comes across as funny, intelligent and witty at various points in the book and you realise that the 'bratty' image that he is renowned for may well have been any normal teenage phase that was unfortunately put on TV for all to see. His stories of growing up around Ozfest and other tours are very funny and hard to imagine a young kid experiencing and his frank and brutally honest account of his addiction is a little wearing at times, but interesting never-the-less. I agree with other reviewers here that say this was brought out too soon. I really enjoyed the adrenaline junkie and extreme sports part of the book, but this was sadly too brief, a few more years would have been a bonus in the overall story. Although Jack has had a busier and varied life than many, 21 is still too young for an autobiography, however funny or interesting it may be. I guess the short 200 or so pages reflect this. There are two great colour plate sections with serious and funny shots in equal measure. Overall, this is an engaging book, that will keep you turning the pages, but if you want true stories of sex, drugs and rock n roll try Anthony Kiedis' book which I found to be a better read. A worthy four star read, good but not excellent.
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Reviews
Fascinating
Review date: 2007-11-16 Rating: 6 out of 10
It's not going to win any literary awards, but it is an honest, well written book in which a man looks unflinchingly at his life and finds it wanting, despite 'having it all'. Jack comes across as a surprisingly mature individual who has been through a lot and is working through his stuff and taking responsibility for his life. In a way it's a shame it came out so early, as the big question on my lips as I finished it was - well, what next?
Belting!
Review date: 2007-09-18 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a belting read and very highly recommended; it was pretty hard to put down. For a guy who had everything at his finger tips he has had it pretty tough. His writing style is easy and even though we are worlds apart, I could relate to his pain and his demons. Well worthy of a 5 star rating.
Product Details/Specifications
Authors:
Jack Osbourne
Recording label: Pan Books
Manufacturer: Pan Books
EAN: 9780330447850
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0330447858
Number of pages: 224
Publication date: 2007-04-06
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)